Name meaning
Lorraine
means “from Lorraine”
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Scottish, French, American
- Spellings
- Lorraine · Loraine
- Say it
- loh-RAYN
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Lorraine is the name of a region of north-eastern France, from Lotharingia, the land of King Lothair. As a girls' name it became popular in Scotland and America in the 20th century.
Roots
From the region Lorraine (Lotharingia, land of Lothair).
Where it is used
A French place name.
Lorraine name FAQ
What does the name Lorraine mean?
Lorraine means “from Lorraine”. From the region Lorraine (Lotharingia, land of Lothair).
Where does the name Lorraine come from?
Lorraine is of French origin. Today it is used in English, Scottish, French, American families.
How do you pronounce Lorraine?
Lorraine is usually pronounced loh-RAYN.
Is Lorraine a boy's or a girl's name?
Lorraine is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lorraine?
Related spellings and forms include Loraine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.